60th ANNIVERSARY: BOB & ROBERTA COLE

Bob and Roberta Cole celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary September 7th with a surprise party at the home of their eldest son to celebrate their 60 precious years together. Guests included several of Bob's siblings from the local area and their spouses, as well as their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A wonderful time was had by all in attendance.

The former Roberta Bailey and Bob Cole were married September 4, 1953, at the home of Rev. and Mrs. James Dawes in Carrothers, Ohio, by the Rev. James Dawes.

The couple's four children are: Connie (Bob) McKenzie of Bellville, Ohio; Greg (Susie) Cole of Mansfield, Ohio; Barry [deceased] (Connie) Cole of Mansfield, Ohio; and Jeff (Laura) Cole of Bellville, Ohio. They also have 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Roberta dedicated her life to being the best wife and mother possible. She is 'famous' for her chocolate chip cookies which are still considered "the best" and loved now by all her grandchildren, as they were by her children years ago. Roberta is a retired homemaker.

Bob retired from GM after 34.7 years. He has spent his retirement years doing odd jobs helping out family and friends and has become an accomplished wood carver with over 400 carvings to date.

Bob and Roberta have had an exceptional life together and are a wonderful example to all who witness their love and devotion to one another - a beautiful picture of what marriage should be.

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Email this article

60th ANNIVERSARY: BOB & ROBERTA COLE

Bob and Roberta Cole celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary September 7th with a surprise party at the home of their eldest son to celebrate their 60 precious years together. Guests included